Children with disabilities face unique challenges in education, especially during CBSE Board exams. To support children with disabilities, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) offers various CBSE concessions for Class X and XII students. This guide outlines key CBSE exam accommodations and the steps to avail them.
CBSE allows students with disabilities to use a scribe, someone who writes down their dictated answers during exams and provides extra time during CBSE exams. Students may choose their scribe, who must be one educational level below them. Multiple scribes are allowed for different language papers if needed. Additionally, extra time is granted based on exam duration:
Paper Duration | Compensatory Time |
---|---|
3 hours | 60 minutes |
2 1⁄2 hours | 50 minutes |
2 hours | 40 minutes |
1 1⁄2 hours | 30 minutes |
Students with visual impairments or reading difficulties can opt for a reader. The CBSE exam accommodations for using a reader involve having the questions read aloud, aiding students with visual impairments or reading difficulties. The reader only reads and does not help in writing or interpreting the content.
For students with disabilities, CBSE allows the use of basic calculators limited to simple arithmetic functions during exams.
Students with disabilities, especially those who prefer typing may use a computer during CBSE exams.
CBSE provides up to 50% relaxation in attendance for students having a valid disability certificate or relevant documentation.
CBSE provides exemptions from studying a second language for students with disabilities, allowing them to focus on other subjects. This exemption is granted based on a professional assessment.
For specific exemptions provided by CBSE for Children with Disabilities, you can visit the CBSE Website.
https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/Examination_Circular/2018/3_CIRCULAR.pdf
Students should apply for CBSE exam exemptions during Class IX or XI by submitting a request through their school’s head to the relevant CBSE Regional Office. The request must include a medical certificate and a recommendation from the school. The student’s special needs category must be recorded during registration for the exemption to be considered.
Familiarize yourself with the CBSE rules for students with disabilities.
Get a disability certificate from a recognized government hospital, national institute, or registered practitioner. In Bangalore, you can obtain a disability certificate by undergoing assessment procedures in specific medical centers. Some of the centers are:
For more centers closer to your location, please check the Unique Disability ID Website (https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in/findNearestMedicalAutority) (note the spelling in the link is not Authority)
Provide the school with a request for CBSE exam accommodations and exemptions required for the student, along with a copy of the Disability Certificate.
The school forwards the request to the CBSE Regional Office with a recommendation. If denied, reasons must be provided.
The CBSE Regional Office will evaluate the request as per board rules and in case of rejection, the reasons for rejection will be communicated.
For a detailed overview of CBSE guidelines and exemptions for students with disabilities, visit the CBSE Website. https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/Examination_Circular/2019/5_CIRCULAR.pdf